Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alien
Noun / Adjective
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
Definition
A person who is not a citizen of the country in which they are living.
Examples
- He is an alien living in the United States.
- The alien landscape looked strange and beautiful.
- In the movie, the aliens came to Earth in search of resources.
Meaning
In broader terms, ‘alien’ can refer to anything that is foreign or not native to a particular place. In science fiction, it often describes beings from another planet.
Synonyms
- Foreigner
- Outsider
- Expatriate
- Noncitizen
